Is Rolls-Royce a good company to work for?

Rolls-Royce has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 4,505 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 82% of employees would recommend working at Rolls-Royce to a friend and 79% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Rolls-Royce have been left by employees working as Manufacturing Engineer , Software Engineer and CNC Machinist .

Does Rolls-Royce pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rolls-Royce employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rolls-Royce. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rolls-Royce?

82% of Rolls-Royce employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rolls-Royce 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rolls-Royce?

Engineer (170) , Manufacturing Engineer (158) , Intern (118) , Project Manager (77) , Mechanical Engineer (65) , Internship (60) , Design Engineer (52) , Systems Engineer (51) , Software Engineer (45) , Technician (42) , Buyer (38) , Manager (38) , Project Engineer (32) , Engineering Intern (31) , Mechanical Design Engineer (28)

What are the pros of working at Rolls-Royce according to real employee reviews?

"people are great and helpful" ((in 307 reviews)); "Good work life balance and learnibg" ((in 260 reviews)); "The Pay is good and the work hours are decent." ((in 187 reviews)); "I am very satisfied with this company because it has a good salary and the company really cares about all of the employees." ((in 125 reviews)); "good culture and learning to be in" ((in 121 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rolls-Royce according to real employee reviews?

"Their poor management and processes that I witnessed have now completely tainted my view of Rolls" ((in 155 reviews)); "Too many managers for the individual contributors" ((in 73 reviews)); "slow career progression and trainning" ((in 36 reviews)); "Some lack of direction in senior leadership" ((in 33 reviews)); "4. Senior management less approachable and supportive." ((in 22 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rolls-Royce layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Rolls-Royce layoffs and their outlook for job security at Rolls-Royce in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Rolls-Royce locations?

Indianapolis , Mount Vernon , Prince George , Oakland , Walpole , Washington , Houston , Pittsburgh , Richmond , Reston , Stennis Space Center , Pascagoula , Cypress , Huntsville , New York , Savannah , Moon Township , Novi , Oklahoma City , Dallas , Galveston , West Lafayette , Cleveland , Columbus , Los Angeles , Seattle , Derby , Aiken , Pooler , Disputanta

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Rolls-Royce reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(3,446 total reviews)

Tufan Erginbilgic

82% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Rolls-Royce has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,446 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Rolls-Royce employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Aerospace & Defense industry (3.6 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Mar 17, 2025

Good company, organise structure changes might happen

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, flexible and supportive management.

Cons

organizational structure changes might happen in between

Rolls-Royce Response

We’re pleased to hear that you find Rolls-Royce to be a positive workplace with flexible and supportive management. Our transformation efforts are focused on building a stronger, more resilient business for long-term success. Thank you for sharing your feedback; it’s valued and helps us continue to improve the employee experience.

5.0

Mar 17, 2025

Rolls-Royce PLC advanced aero foil manufacturing

Cnc machinist ii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people that I worked with on a daily basis were amazing. Willing to help and improve the work flow. They would answer any questions I had and had a mind set for zero defects.

Cons

There wasn’t any cons that I encountered.

Rolls-Royce Response

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear you had such a positive experience and that the dedication to supporting one another and striving for zero defects made a strong impression. It's great to see our culture of collaboration and high standards reflected in your experience.

5.0

Mar 17, 2025

Excellent company

Senior buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good culture, development opportunities, challenging workload

Cons

Headcount/budget constraints in some internal teams

Rolls-Royce Response

Thank you for sharing your insight! We’re glad to hear that you value the culture, development opportunities, and challenging workload at Rolls-Royce. We recognise that headcount and budget constraints in some areas can be a challenge, and we’re committed to continuously reviewing and improving our resources to better support our employees. Your feedback is important as we work to enhance our workplace and support your growth.

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